MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust Brackets Corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y727 ECY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y727 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was Y727 ECY registered?
Y727 ECY is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y727 ECY safe to buy?
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